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04-26-2020, 10:38 AM | #1 |
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What do you carry with you?
Hello all! I thought I would ask all of you what extras you carry with you (if you do) when driving. I’m thinking of a small duffel bag to keep with me with some tools and extra ignition parts, belt, a fire extinguisher, flashlight, magnet, and a tire pump.
So what’s in your bag?
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04-26-2020, 10:49 AM | #2 |
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Cash -- and Triple A Card
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AAA card. I actually carry far more than any three cars need. I'm thinking of really scaling back. I have a small canvass Craftsman tool bag, hydraulic bottle jack,flares,fan,belt, Marvel Mystery oil,crank. I have 4 military surplus ammo cans with various stuff like spare dizzy, spare carb, light bulbs. Too much crap really.
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04-26-2020, 11:08 AM | #4 |
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A cell phone it's the most important item to have!
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AAA card, Don’t ruin your trip carrying an extra car in parts. Some people even carry a glossary of parts. If the car is in that bad a shape stay home. Carry a spare tire, fan belt and set of points and the AAA card. You just opened a major can of worms. .
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04-26-2020, 11:48 AM | #7 |
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When I drove my restored 29 as a daily driver years ago, I just had the bag of original Ford tools, jack and an extra condenser. I had the grease gun loaded with water pump grease and a little tin of Vaseline for the distributor cam and windshield wiper motor. That was all I needed.
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04-26-2020, 11:55 AM | #8 |
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HISTORY,not allowed to carry in N.J.I have 200 mile towing with AAA and cell phone.
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History: An S&W M&P 9 for me, plus AAA, cellphone, and a few misc tools and ignition parts under the seat.
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I carry a small canvass bag with common hand tools in it under the front seat. In the bag is also a trouble light for checking voltage points, a distributor by-pass cable, a feeler gauge, and a distributor cam wrench. Under the back seat is a spare fan belt, a spare Zenith carburetor and a spare distributor that is timed for my engine. I also carry a spare lower distributor shaft. The shaft is not for me, but for other people. A number of times I have had to use my spare distributor on other people's car during a tour and several times found the one removed had the long shaft on it. I also carry a suitable jack and a lug wrench.
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04-26-2020, 03:30 PM | #13 |
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AAA card, and I’ve had to use it....
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04-26-2020, 03:39 PM | #14 |
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Haha! Laughing and yet appreciative of all the responses.
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04-26-2020, 03:41 PM | #15 |
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I carry tons too much, too much to list here. Am a firm believer if something breaks, it will be something you do not have. So if I carry enough maybe I will not break down.
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MAFCA Members Roster, just call and they will all show up to repair, you just watch.!!!
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WATER. For the radiator or me, whoever is thirsty at the time. A quart of oil, can of PB Blaster, can of ether,( not in the passenger compartment) basic hand tools, wrenches screwdrivers test light ECT, a couple jumper wires, wire nuts, flash lights, a tail and head light bulb, hand crank, bottle jack, blocks for said jack, lug wrench, points/condenser, a couple clean spark plugs, hose clamps, fan belt, carb kit, a pry bar suitable for rotating the engine backwards when the starter binds up, tow strap, a junk blanket to lay on or warmth, a set of channel locks that fit the water pump, a camping shovel, and a roll of paper towels.
And above all else in importance, GOOD pliars and bailing wire. First aid kit ain't a bad idea either. Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk |
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Why not just a AAA card and a cell phone. It must be terrible contemplating a breakdown every time you start the A. Can’t imagine your trips are much fun ! O |
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Maybe because I don't pay for AAA, Maybe because I'm almost guaranteed no cell service in many areas I go, Or maybe, just maybe, because I enjoy a degree of self reliance, faith in my OWN skills and abilities, and take pride in handling bad situations on my own. Maybe that's it. And contrary to what you may believe, I have more fun with my rattly rusty driver quality A than any restored show queen I've owned. *Add to my last post, a handful of assorted fasteners in the bottom of the tool bag can be a life saver. Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk |
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04-26-2020, 04:57 PM | #20 |
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I would like to add though, the phone is a great plan, I do carry one. Try as one might, it's nearly impossible to plan for everything.
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Because I read the news, along with some basic tools and some extra parts.
Don't leave home without it.........
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04-26-2020, 05:37 PM | #22 |
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I really think the canvas tool roll is the berries. Bucket boss has the expensive ones, but there are good ones for less than $10. Unroll it and you have all your tools.
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When we are on a long trip, we are usually outside phone range so I have to expect that if the car stops, I am the one who will have to get it going. I carry a set of tools (spanners, screw drivers, pliers etc,, jack and handle. There is a distributor and carburettor (never have needed either), some electrical wire, fan belt and test light. A spare tube (from when we couldn't get a decent one) is always there and a stick of Kneedit (an epoxy putty).
Because a repair might take a while, we have a toilet roll, food and water. We have had to make some what I think are clever improvisations but we've always gotten home. IMO, the best thing to take is the gap between your ears filled with knowledge about your car.
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Fan belt? Carburetor? Ok now how many of you have ever needed either one. I carry a screwdriver.
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The belt, was after replacing the fan belt as part of "good maintenance". Did it while I had the radiator off, why not, I was there. Threw the take off under the seat. The new one separated about 30 miles from home, ( about a month old, maybe a hundred miles on it.) Put the take off back on and drove home. Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk |
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I run my 190A out of state to New England Meets, and here is what I carry onboard. 99% of this stuff fits in the front tool box shown in the photo:
Abrasive Paper Axle Hub Gasket (2) Axle Keys (2) Blanket Cable Ties Clamp (2) Coil 12V, Internal Resistor Coil Hi-V Wire Condenser OEM Condenser, Modern Cotter Pin Pick Crank & Lug Nut Wrench Crimper, Wire Terminal Cylinder Head Eye Bolts (2) Distributor, Rebuilt Drum Puller Extension 3/8 x 3” Extension 3/8 x 6” Feeler Gage File Rat Tail Flashlight, LED Float Valve Shim Set Garmin GPS Gasket Paper Gasket Scraper Gasket “A” Water Pump Gasket “B” Water Pump Gasket, Cylinder Head Gloves Grease Grease, Dielectric Hammer, Ball Peen Hardware Assortment Ignition Point Posts (2) Ignition Point Set, OEM Ignition Point Set, Modern Insurance Policy Jack & Handle Knife, Utility Magnet, Telescoping Marker, Black Sharpie Mirror Motor Oil 10W30, Quart Multimeter Nut Drivers 3/16, 1/4, 5/16 Nut Drivers 11/32, 3/8 Nut Drivers 7/16, ½ Paint Brush 2” Pin, Valve Stem Pliers, Slip Joint Pliers, Diagonal Pliers Visegrip 7” Pliers, Water Pump Putty Knife Rags, Several Ratchet 3/8 Drive x 6” Ratchet, Swivel Head Registration & Insurance Rod, Plastic Rope, 32” RTV Silicone, Tube Seal, Rear Wheel Bearing Scissors Scotchbrite Cloth Screw Driver, Offset Screw Driver, Phillips Screw Driver w Holder 1/8 Screw Driver 1/4 Screw Driver 1/4, Short Screw Driver 5/16 Screw Driver, Large Shims, Rear Axle (2) Socket Adapter 1/4 - 3/8 Socket Adapter 3/8 – 1/2 Socket Adapter 1/2 - 3/8 Socket 3/8 Dr x 1/2 Socket 3/8 Dr x 7/16 Socket 3/8 Dr x 1/2 Socket 3/8 Dr x 9/16 Socket 3/8 Dr x 5/8 Socket 3/8 Dr x 11/16 Socket 3/8 Dr x 3/4 Socket, Timing Gear Nut Spark Plug TT10 Spark Plug Gap Tool Stop Leak, Barr’s Tape, Electrical Tape, Duct Test Light, Coil Test Light, Hi-Voltage Rain-X Rotor Timing Gear Timing Pin w Key Ring Tire Irons (3) Tire Pressure Gage Tube Patch Kit Tube Valve Service Tool Tube Valve Puller Tooth Brush Towels, Microfiber (3) Towel, Terrycloth Valve Guide Driver Water, 1 Gallon Water Pump, “A” Wheel Bearing Set, Front Wheel Bearing, Rear Wire AWG 16 x 24” Wire Brush Wire Hangar Wire Strippers Wrench, Adjustable 4” Wrench, adjustable 10” Wrench 1/4 Wrench 3/8 Wrench 7/16 Wrench 1/2 Wrench 9/16 Wrench 5/8 Wrench 11/16 Wrench 3/4 Wrench, Carburetor Jets Wrench Set, Allen Wrench, Nu Rex Timing
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Are you serious?
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I think Bob is being facetious. Looking at his list, several of his items are duplicates or combined with another item.
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B]That is the funniest, most outrageous post I have ever seen! Hopefully after he gets his laughs he will send us his real list! Hahaha[/B]
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I did notice all that and no fan belt.
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Bob needs to add a couple of fuses and or circuit breakers, fire extinguisher, first aide kit and a fan belt. Maybe a trailer hitch and trailer... to tow the spare Model A.
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When on a trip with other As, sure would be happy if I broke down and someone like Bob was with. More fun to quick fix and be on my way instead of ending my day waiting for a tow truck.
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Bob is definitely the guy we all want to be cruising with us. He should eat free at all the stops.
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The usual plus a bottle of aspirins, a few nitro tablets and a wire cutters.
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The usual plus a bottle of aspirins, a few nitro tablets and a wire cutters.
The jack, spare tire, tool bag should go without mention. A roll of paper towels, as already suggested, can de handy. Did anybody mention dry hand cleaner? |
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I should have a tire pump and fan belt, but i can't find a tire pump anywhere. And anyone under 50 seems to be "What's a V belt?".
I do tend to carry a tiny bottle of oil. Swiss army knife, screwdriver or 2. adjustable spanner. And lately i've been reminded of the value of a packet of chewing gum. Can patch all sorts of leaks with that. Also, a candle and piece of soap. Amazing what you can lube or patch with those. A stick that you can carve threads into with a pocket knife is handy if you lose a sump plug too. Quote:
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This is not to be underestimated. If more people did this (regardless of what brand car they drive), there'd be a lot less break downs in the first place.
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Bob made a nice post, but I'm curious, I see masking tape in the bag but not on the list? Also, where's the head gasket? I didn't see it on the list or in the picture?
Something I try to do, is carry proven ignition parts. As in not buying new ones for the road kit. I'll do a tune up when the car is running fine, polish the points, and carry those. Nothing more aggravating than defective new parts. Except digging through all the junk I carry trying to find said parts. Anybody carry road flares? Or reflectors? Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk Last edited by Blue-Truck-Nut; 04-28-2020 at 03:59 AM. |
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[QUOTE=Blue-Truck-Nut;
Anybody carry road flares? Or reflectors? Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk[/QUOTE] I have this in the truck. In case I feel uneasy driving at night, which I rarely do. Stick it on my tailgate. It is very bright, very noticeable. Very strong magnets, but I have also added a tether. |
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One tool I always carry in my tool box is a KNIPEX Raptor Pliers. They take the place of ⅜" up to 1¼" wrenches. Good back up for regular wrenches.
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Although that might make a return after this virus.... In most cases, what i'd love one for is weasels & stoats, they can't hear me coming apparently, see the little critter crossing the road with feather in their mouth & think "Gee i wish i was allowed that thing right now". Then there's guys who have snake problems & i'm thinking to myself "How do you guys deal to a snake with that?". Must have better hand eye co-ordination than i do. And i forgot something i carry in the car often now. Bike tire patches!
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I haven't carried my Model1928 Thompson (full auto/legal) with me yet..... But "back in the day", depending on your "business", it might have been
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Around town, not a whole lot. A sack of tools always stays in the car as well as a jack & lug wrench.
On long trips, I take one of everything. Water pump, carb, distributor, axle keys, fuel pump, gasket set, wire & crimpers/connectors, etc. I already have these items sitting on the shelf at home, so why not pack them if in the trunk or under the seat for protection if something does go wrong. I have rarely needed any of the big items, but it has been nice to just do a quick carb switch instead of having to dissect the one on the car on the side of the road when crummy gas clogs it up.
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I actually tried carrying a carb, but didn't have much success. First I overhauled one, put it on the car and ran it. Satisfied, I took it off and drained it, let it dry, wrapped it in a towel with some moisture removing packets, and put it under the seat. When I went to use it on another car, it was gummed up, and the gasket leaked, had to take it apart and rinse it out. ( All with non alchohol gas)
So, rebuilt it later, left it dry. Same packaging. Put it on yet another car we were messing with, and the seat wouldn't seal. My assumption after disassembly was that the seat rattling back and forth dry somehow damaged it. Float setting was correct, just wouldn't seal. Now, I carry a kit. And a disassembled carb on the running boards at Walmart really confuses folks, so that's fun. Any suggestions for carrying a spare carb to avoid these problems? As the idea does make good sense. PS: the carb kit box would also nicely store a AAA card .... Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk |
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Store the carb in the up right position, so the float valve is not seated and bouncing around?
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I'm remembering I couldn't fit it upright under the seat, good thought. May have to explore other storage options and try again. ( I'm in a 31 Sport Coupe,)
And storing the needle separate brings me back to taking a carb apart beside the road, was my thinking on why I just carry a kit. Although having a fresh clean setup to just drop the needle in and install is very appealing. Also, from our previous conversation on the led safety light, I have a couple but they didn't work well for me on the A. Not enough flat real estate. Works on Dad's PU though. For my car I put some reflective DOT tape on magnetic sign material, too stick on the fenders. Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk |
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Am not familiar with storage space on Coupes. No room behind the seat, or in the trunk/rumble seat? For certain spares I like to keep fresh (like a spare carb) I use zip lock bags with the slider zipper, and desiccant bags. Then put that in a bubble pack bag that seals. The place I worked for shipped spare electronics to our techs, so at the time the bubble bags and desiccant was easily available to me. I make sure the carb is dry, run it out of gas, drain it, remove it, split the carb halves, remove the float valve, turn it every which way , and with low pressure blow it out, apart let it sit in the sun for a while, blow it out again, and then reassemble it. Yes, am a little anal at times. If using desiccant bags, was told to keep them in a cool low humidly environment so they would be dry/little moisture absorbed. And is best if the parts/bags are also in the same low humidity environment when packing the part. Was talking to one of a fellow club member who told me he uses baking soda and very small thin paper bags, uses a needle to poke holes in the bag, to make his own desiccant bags. He tested by putting metal and his homemade bags in a Ziploc bag. Then stuck it in the fridge, and then in the bathroom when showering - no moisture in the bag at any time. 3rd Brake light - the one I used, even though I did not use them, came with suction cups for use on the interior of the rear window. I think there was a couple of short standoffs and long screws with nuts - this would require drilling holes in your A. I like mine on the tailgate of my truck - I think it is more noticeable, Leds seem to be brighter when seeing them straight on than viewing at an angle, and are more at eyelevel of people following you. |
05-01-2020, 11:37 AM | #55 |
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The sport coupe has a cloth top with a rear window with a zipper. The window itself makes a pretty good reflector, and moves a lot, so it catches the eye. I'll ponder on all that some more. Hopefully I can get the car out in May or June Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk |
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05-01-2020, 06:14 PM | #57 | |
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Oh man you were close to me then, of course I was stuck on a dairy farm 24/7 unless in school.
I did fire an mp44 on full auto and it would also climb. By the third shot I would be off target every time. It was neat and also very expensive as the ammo isn't as common. Also got to shoot an mg-34 and a jap type99 that was converted to fire 7.62x39, both were so much fun. Did this at a gathering in Alabama of mainly militaria collectors who brought their weapons for others to enjoy, it was a fun couple of days. Ive never fired an mg-42 and imagine with its rate of fire it was devastating to us troops who faced it. My great uncle was killed in Germany during WW2 by either an mg34 or 42 while trying to over come 6 machine gun pill boxes. Quote:
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05-03-2020, 09:37 AM | #58 |
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